Do you work with business owners going through a separation, divorce or major life shift?
If you are a family lawyer, accountant, financial advisor, therapist, mediator, divorce coach, divorce mentor, or life coach — I would love to be the person you call when your client needs business support.
I fill the gap that nobody else on their team is currently equipped to fill.
I do not compete with your work. I complement it.
I take the business triage and stabilization off your plate, so your client can show up more clearly for your process.
THE GAP I FILL
Your client has lawyers, accountants and therapists. So what's missing?
When a business owner goes through a major life shift, such as a separation or divorce, they are simultaneously managing two crises — their personal life and their business.
You handle your part brilliantly. But between all of the professionals on their team, nobody is focused on the business that has to keep running day to day while everything else is in flux.
Nobody is helping the business owner figure out what in their business needs immediate attention.
Nobody is helping them protect their revenue, while support obligations are being calculated.
Nobody is helping them show up professionally while they are privately falling apart.
That is what I do. Specifically. Practically. From lived experience.
REFERALL PARTNER TYPES · HOW THE REFERRAL WORKS
FAMILY LAWYERS
Your client needs their business stable.
The business generates the income that determines support obligations. A destabilised business complicates your process. I help your client keep it running — cleanly, professionally, at a sustainable capacity — so the numbers make sense and the process moves forward.
ACCOUNTANTS & FINANCIAL ADVISORS
You are often the first call.
You handle the numbers. I handle the human being trying to keep the business running while the numbers are being assessed. When your client is falling apart between your appointments I can be the person who keeps them steady. We work alongside each other — not instead of each other.
THERAPISTS & MEDIATORS
DIVORCE COACH & LIFE COACH
Take the business off your plate.
Your client is spending session time trying to explain business problems you are not equipped to solve. I take that part completely off your plate. Your sessions can focus on the emotional & relational work you do best. I handle the business part.
The referral is simple.
When you have a client who is a business owner navigating separation (or another major life shift) and you can see their business is suffering — or about to — I would love to be the name you reach for.
You can refer them directly to my website, share my contact details, or download the referral one-pager below to keep on hand for exactly these moments. A warm introduction via email works well too — I am always happy to receive one.
I take every referral seriously. Your client will be treated with the same care and confidentiality you would expect from any professional on their team. And I will never cross into your lane. We work together to support your client across this heavy journey.
Download the Referral Partner One-Pager to keep on hand.
Book a 20-minute intro call so we can connect properly.
What People Are Saying
"I've been working with Jodi for over a year and the changes I've seen have been astonishing."
— Olivia S., Airbrushed by Olivia & Spray Tan Boss
"Jodi was very insightful and listened well to my business story to hear where I was coming from and also where I wanted to go!
She provided sound advice and left me with a lot to think about and a direction I need to take for my business growth and development.
Thank you for taking the time to help a small business owner :)"
— Amy F., Blossom Musik
“You have helped me meet all of my expectations and more. I really enjoy having you in my corner. You are professional, fun, knowledgeable and very good at what you do.”
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I feel like my success would not be the same without her by my side. 100% recommend!”
— Sara L., Sara Lodge Wellness
“She is always able to pull me out of my own little chaos and helps me see a bigger picture.
She’s smart, honest, direct, and demanding, as well as warm, understanding, caring, and compassionate.
She always have great insight, advice, and feedback that helps me keep going”
— Kate S., Sunrise Creative
“I had a great experience with Jodi.
She's efficient, professional and kind. I would highly recommend her services.”
— Jane S., Hamilton Therapist
“She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and resourceful. Her attention to detail is impeccable.
The method in which she delivers her services is highly organized and client centered. Her kind and graceful manner kept me calm and on point. This made the entire process enjoyable and easy to manage. I can't say enough about how invaluable her services are.”
— Carrie L., Hamilton Nature School Owner
About Jodi
Jodi Laking is a Business Triage and Stability Advisor based in Ontario, working virtually with entrepreneurs across Canada.
She has 25+ years of entrepreneurial experience and 12 years as a business coach.
She is the creator of the STEADY Framework — a practical business stabilization methodology built specifically for entrepreneurs in life disruption.
She has lived through her own separation while running a business and brings both professional expertise and personal credibility to this work.
hello@worksmartcanada.ca · (519) 755-2530 · worksmartcanada.ca